Bombay Karachi Halwa is a popular Indian sweet known for its chewy texture, glossy appearance, and rich flavor. This Foxtail Millet Bombay Karachi Halwa offers a healthier variation by incorporating foxtail millet extract, adding nutritional value while maintaining the traditional taste.

Prepared with millet gruel, sugar syrup, ghee, and cornflour, this halwa is cooked to a thick, elastic consistency and garnished with watermelon seeds for texture. It is perfect for festive occasions, gifting, or as a premium traditional sweet.

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Ingredients

• Foxtail millet rice – 200 ml
• Sugar – 200 g
• Ghee – 100 g
• Corn flour – 50 g
• Watermelon seeds – 10 g
• Cardamom powder – 1 g
• Food color (green / red / orange) – a pinch
• Water – 200 ml
• Lemon juice – as required

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Preparation Method

1. Boil dehulled foxtail millet rice in excess water in a deep pan. Strain and collect 150 ml of millet gruel using a strainer.
2. In a separate pan, dissolve sugar in 100 ml water and add a few drops of lemon juice.
3. Boil the sugar syrup for 10 minutes and keep aside.
4. In another pan, heat ghee and add cornflour slurry (mix cornflour with 100 ml water).
5. Add the prepared foxtail millet gruel to this mixture.
6. Cook on medium flame, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and starts sticking to the base of the pan.
7. Slowly add the prepared sugar syrup while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
8. Mix food color with a little water and add to the mixture.
9. Cook for another 10 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and slightly elastic.
10. Grease a tray or cake pan with ghee.
11. Pour the halwa mixture into the tray and spread evenly.
12. Garnish with watermelon seeds and cardamom powder.
13. Allow it to cool completely, then cut into square pieces and serve.

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve at room temperature
• Ideal for festivals and gifting
• Store in airtight container for longer shelf life

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